Rescue Log

In addition to the 700 permanent residents cared for daily at Bat World Sanctuary, the following bats were rescued and released back to the wild (or were provided permanent sanctuary with us if they were not releasable). Also logged are the rescues we directly assisted with nationally and internationally. Click on the entry to see any photos or videos that are available. 

Florida – injured bat found on fence

A local shopkeeper in Orlando, FL noticed a bat hanging from the fence outside the shop. Upon closer inspection it appeared that the little bat was injured. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she […]

South Carolina – injured bat rescued

A local resident in Charleston, SC called after finding a bat injured in their home. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Texas – bat found by local rehaber

A free-tailed bat was found in the street by another wildlife rehabber near Santo, TX. We provided guidance on examining the bat as well as book chapters on caring for bats in captivity. The bat is not injured but looks thin and dehydrated. He should be able to gain strength with supportive care and then […]

Georgia – bat on cold back patio

A homeowner in Plains, GA rescued a small bat from freezing off his back patio in the early morning. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to […]

Pennsylvania – Bat found in home

A bat was found in a home near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Texas – bat found grounded

A bat was located in Houston TX on the ground. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

South Dakota – bat found at baseball game

A bat was located in Herron SD, during a baseball game. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Virgina – bat found in snow outside post office

A bat was found in New Market, VA outside of the post office. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Indiana – Bat found in a house

A bat was found in a house dwelling late at night near Richmond, Indiana. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

New York – Bat found grounded on sidewalk

A woman noticed a bat on the sidewalk in front of a store in Hudson, NY. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.